Family: |
Sciaenidae (Drums or croakers) |
Max. size: |
27.8 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
Environment: |
demersal; marine; depth range - 100 m |
Distribution: |
Indo-West Pacific: Taiwan to southern China, off Sarawak, eastern tip of the Malay Peninsula and southern Java. |
Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 11-11; Dorsal soft rays (total): 26-29; Anal spines: 2-2; Anal soft rays: 7-7 |
Biology: |
Found in coastal waters. Feeds on small invertebrates and fishes (Ref. 2113). |
IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 01 July 2016 Ref. (130435)
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Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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